These MSU offices and centers will help you with the nuts and bolts of graduate student life--getting admitted to a program, getting financial aid, doing research, writing your thesis, teaching courses, and finding a career.
The Writing Center dedicates itself to helping all MSU students to develop as writers. It provides a comfortable workspace where you can consult with trained interns about their writing projects, as well as computers, dictionaries, handbooks, and more resources to guide your work.
Offers programs and resources that help faculty and instructors develop knowledge, techniques, and issues related to teaching and learning.
For International Students
MSU is a second home for our thousands of students, scholars, and dependents from over 75 countries. The following offices and organizations serve the international student community.
There are a number of student associations geared toward aspects of international student life. The above page also includes other cultural student organizations.
Graduate Student Organizations
Joining a student organization can help you get your concerns heard by faculty and administration, prepare you to publish and present original research, and even provide an avenue for stress relief and social activities.
The nation's oldest, largest, and most selective collegiate honor society. Graduate students must rank in the top 10% of their class to be considered eligible.
Many academic departments have their own organizations for graduate students. Browse this list or ask around your department.
National Organizations
Joining a national professional organization can yield numerous benefits and may even be required in your future career. Many of our subject-specific research guides list national organizations. Additionally, your advisors and other faculty members can suggest organizations that might appeal to you.
There are also national organizations catering specifically to graduate students. These organizations advocate for issues affecting graduate students, to national and state governments and to the general public.
Provides fellowships, grants, and awards for educational and professional development; networking and mentoring opportunities; and information on issues impacting women and girls.
